[tracecompass-dev] [Question] Using Trace Compass with Custom Scheduler

[Ahmed Saeed <ahmed.saeed@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Question: I am working on implementing trace visualization for a custom scheduler running on a TMS570 microcontroller. I need guidance on:

1. What is the recommended approach for:
   • Collecting trace data from a custom scheduler on an embedded target
   • Converting the collected data into a format that Trace Compass can understand
   • Visualizing task switches and execution times
2. Specifically, I need to know:
   • What trace data format would be most suitable for this use case
   • How to implement the necessary trace points in the scheduler
   • How to create a custom parser/analyzer in Trace Compass if needed

Current Setup:

• Custom scheduler running on TMS570 MCU
• safe RTOS tracealyzer 

Additional Questions:

1. Are there any existing examples of using Trace Compass with custom RTOS/schedulers?
2. What are the minimum trace data points needed to create a meaningful visualization?
3. Are there any performance considerations when implementing tracing on an embedded target?

Thank you for your help.

Ahmed Saeed,

Embedded SW Engineer

+2 (0)  1096886761

ahmed.saeed@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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